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The drizzle fell from the sky without any sign, which lowered the temperature of the warm weather. However, the fog covering the land began to dissipate gradually, and the surrounding scenery became clearer. The English style manor in the suburbs loomed in the mist and rain.

The driver steered off the road into the manor, bypassing the flower beds in the front of the villa.

"Hello, Mr. Payne." The woman, who had been waiting at the door, said hello to Payne Clarkson as she got out of the car.

"Hello, Jonathan," Clarkson nodded in his windbreaker coat and introduced Adrian, who was following him out of the car. "Ed, this is Anya Kubrick, Stanley's eldest daughter."

Then he turned to the lady and said, "Anya, this is the director Adrian Cowell that I mentioned to you before."

"Nice to see you, Mr. Cowell. I've heard of your name." Anya stretched out her hand with a decent smile, but her tone still showed a trace of carelessness.

"Me, too, Ms. Anya, and I hope our bold visit did not disturb Mr. Kubrick's rest." Adrian shook hands with her and didn't care about her perfunctory.

"Follow me, please," Anya made a gesture of invitation, and then walked into the room first.

"How's Stanley doing?" Clarkson asked after him.

"After my father came back from the hospital, although he was very conscious, he was not very stable. He always looked out of the window for a long time. You know, this kind of blow is very big for him." Anya said as she walked.

"Yes, it's a terrible thing. God forbid. I hope he can cheer up." Clarkson echoed.

The three soon came out of the bedroom upstairs. Anya asked them to wait outside for a moment. They came out again after a long time in advance.

"In view of father's current situation, I hope you won't disturb him for too long. Ms. Betty is outside. Please call her if you need anything." Anya said that pointed to the side with her out of the housekeeper dress up middle-aged women.

"Thank you. I promise it won't be long." Clarkson nodded. It was only after Anya's back disappeared at the entrance of the corridor that he took Adrian into the room.

On the wide bed, an old man who looked almost over 70 years old was leaning against the head of the bed. He had a large bald area in front of his forehead, with a white beard. His head twisted to one side and looked numbly at the rain falling on the window.

"He's so old, you know, he's not even seventy." Clarkson couldn't help but light.

Although the voice is very light, but there is no other sound in the bedroom at the moment, so the old man on the bed laboriously turns his head and looks at the two visitors coldly.

"Hi, Stanley. I didn't expect to see you like this again. It's too bad." Clarkson had a dry, awkward cough.

"Hello, Mr. Kubrick. I'm Adrian Cowell. I'm sure you know what I'm coming for." Adrian patted Clarkson on on the shoulder, and then took the initiative to open the mouth. Clarkson also took a step back and left the scene to Adrian.

Kubrick said nothing. He still had a cold and indifferent expression, but occasionally he had a dull look.

"If you agree, I hope I can sit by your side and explain for you. Is that ok?" Adrian looked at him with a calm look.

The old man suddenly opened his eyes, a little angry, as if he wanted to see something, but after so long, he finally nodded.

"Thank you." Adrian, who was decent enough to fall short of his body, sat down on the bench near the head of the bed, put his briefcase on his knee and took out a not very thick folder.

"I have seen and analyzed all the films you directed and produced. You are very good at using color to outline the picture to express emotions and space. You like to use classical music as soundtrack, and you use it very well. Whether it is opposite to the meaning of the picture or opposite, you can achieve a strange balance between the two..." Adrian began to talk.

Kubrick was a little serious at first, but soon he became a little absent-minded, but when Adrian produced some pictures, he narrowed his eyes.

"Very familiar, isn't it? This is designed according to the opening picture of your "clockwork orange". The tone is red and gold, but it is a little depressing in the narrow space. It is very suitable for the psychology of Dr. William who comes to rent the dress, isn't it? " Adrian explains the picture, "of course, because I'm in a hurry, I'm not particularly good at painting. Some places may not be in place, but I believe I can express some feelings."

Looking at these color added sub lens pictures, which are somewhat similar to Tom Cruise's face, coupled with Adrian's explanation, the old man in bed finally began to move.

Adrian quickly changed a new picture, and then went on talking. Kubrick finally completely put his attention to him, and the state of speaking and listening continued. During this period, Anya visited several times and talked with Clarkson, but he did not disturb them."I think it would be good to use Shostakovich's" second waltz "as a soundtrack for this passage. That kind of lazy tune and the glitz, frivolity and depravity of the upper class complement each other." Adrian finally explains the final painting. After he stops to drink and moisten his throat, he looks at Kubrick, who is about to start meditating.

"I know that as a director, I don't like other people's pointing fingers at their own things. In fact, I am the same, otherwise I would not be a producer in every work. However, Mr. Kubrick, you have been planning for this film for a long time. I believe you have a lot of thoughts about it. You have almost done every preparatory work by yourself. Would you like to leave a regret about this?

Yes, I am not you. Although I have studied your works, I will not understand what you are thinking, what you are thinking and what you want to express. However, there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people. What you want to express may be another idea in the eyes of others. You have also said that the meaning of the movie is for the audience to guess.

So why can't I have a try? I have read through your script several times. You have taken all the details into consideration. I believe I can grasp your essence on the screen. I don't think anything else. I just want to pay tribute to you. If the production does not meet your wishes, you can ask the film not to be shown - what do you think? " Adrian concluded with a very sincere tone.

Although Kubrick remained expressionless, he soon showed hesitation.

An imperceptible smile crossed Adrian's mouth, and he sat up straight. "It takes time to decide this kind of thing. Well, these things will stay here. You can think about it for a while, but please call me or Payne whether you agree or not, OK?"

After a long time, the old man finally reluctantly nodded and closed his eyes.

"By the way, the movie doesn't seem to have a name. After watching the ones they provided, they didn't seem to be very good. So I thought, what do you think of the name" eyes wide hut " Adrian, who stood up and was ready to leave, suddenly said so again.

Kubrick immediately opened his closed eyes, and Adrian bowed with a smile and Clarkson left the bedroom, and declined Anya's request.

"To tell you the truth, I've never seen Stanley like that." Back in the car after leaving the British manor, Clarkson said with emotion.

"It's normal. Not everyone will be paralyzed by a stroke." Adrian joked.

"Come on, ED, you know that's not what I'm talking about. Stanley never tolerates interference in his director's power. It's a miracle that you can get him to agree," Clarkson shrugged, then looked at him with interest. "How sure are you that Stanley will agree?"

"I don't know."

"I don't know?"

"Yes, I don't know. I've done everything I can. Now it depends on Kubrick's mind. It doesn't matter to me whether I promise or not, isn't it?"

Clarkson chuckled bitterly and muttered no more, while Adrian turned to look at the window where the rain had stopped, and the smile grew stronger. The world is really wonderful. I didn't expect that the famous Stanley Kubrick would be paralyzed in bed due to stroke, even unable to speak, and left a mess, which should have been his last work.

In my memory, Kubrick didn't live until the 21st century. It seems that Kubrick died of a heart attack in his sleep after finishing his last work. He has never heard of a stroke. But then again, who can be sure of such a thing? No matter how powerful the tabloids are, they can't get Kubrick's physical examination report. After all, he is about 70 years old and looks very fat. Cerebral hemorrhage should be normal, but this last work is obviously not completed.

Although Adrian has made up his mind to have a good rest this year, although Kubrick is not the kind of director he hates, it is not much better, but after all, it is "eye opening", and all aspects of it have been prepared! Even if Clarkson was asked subconsciously if he was willing to let himself take over - some things have obviously become instinctive - but then think about it carefully, no matter from which angle, taking over the film is very worthwhile.

But Warner didn't plan to do this at the beginning. Kubrick's works have hardly sold. They will invest in his new film to gain fame. If Adrian takes over halfway, then all the previous works will be like a wedding dress. However, Adrian immediately said that he would not seek anything, just wanted to replace Kubrick at the helm to pay tribute to the great director.

"I want to imitate the Kubrick style as much as possible. I want to direct a Kubrick style film, not mine." That's what Adrian said when he contacted Clarkson again.

Warner's attitude immediately turned 180 degrees. Which Hollywood film company didn't want to cooperate with miracle director? Unfortunately, so far, he has either bought a script from him or co invested in a film. He only directs his own film. No matter what the reason is, the further cooperation will produce no less gimmicks and impact than the investment in Kubrick's new films. After all, Kubrick's works have a very small audience. Moreover, director miracle's replacement of Stanley Kubrick's new works is quite eye-catching.However, Warner agreed, but Kubrick did not, Adrian still did not want to take over the film, Kubrick for this film but prepared for several years. It's almost impossible to get the old man to agree. This guy is also a film tyrant. According to the memories of the actors who worked with him, when he needs you, he will talk to you in a friendly color, but if he fails to meet his requirements, he will reprimand you mercilessly with the biggest voice.

In fact, every big director has a dictatorial side, such as Spielberg, Coppola, Cameron and Adrian. How can Kubrick be an exception? Since it was his favorite thing, even if it was taken to the grave, it would not be touched by others. Therefore, Warner's inquiry was rejected at the first time.

But Adrian didn't give up. He spent a lot of time doing the preparatory work, and baitos pilberg helped to make the case.

"I don't want you to help me convince Mr. Kubrick, Steven. I just want a chance to convince him face to face." That's what Adrian told Spielberg.

The relationship between Spielberg and Kubrick has always been good. A few years ago, Kubrick wanted to be directed by Spielberg and he would make it. He adapted the sci-fi novel called "one summer's super dream toy" into a movie - yes, the later film "Ai" - so there was no more suitable candidate than him.

"I've studied his work carefully, and I just want to pay tribute to him and help him finish it." Adrian explains his behavior in this way.

Although Spielberg didn't fully believe his words, he convinced him after showing what he had prepared during this period. With Spielberg as a lobbyist, and Warner also spared no effort to do it, Kubrick finally let go, so there was the scene before.

"From my personal point of view, Kubrick is more than 80% likely to agree, but even if he refuses, I won't lose anything. It's Warner's business." After returning to the hotel, she repeated the process to Charlize. When the Secretary asked about the possibility, Adrian shrugged.

"Really nothing to lose?" Charlize asked, half smiling.

"Of course," Adrian raised his eyebrows quietly. "Is there a problem?"

"No, it's nothing. I forget you always have a lot of tricks and some people are willing to jump on their own." Charlize stood straight with her chest up, her professional suit matching her figure more and more, and her eyes were moving, not knowing what she was thinking.

"What a pity, dear Charley?" Adrian took his eyes back from the French window of the hotel room and looked at her beautiful face with interest.

"Are you sure Kubrick will agree? According to the information I have collected, he is also a possessive person Instead of answering, Charlize changed the subject.

"Because I caught his fancy." Adrian had time to say, a winning hand in hand.

You know, the things he prepared, those pictures with strong Kubrick style, are all excerpted from the original version, not to mention the music and name. Although it was rumored that Kubrick was not satisfied with the release of the film and had planned to edit it again, he went to heaven before he started. However, according to his family later, Kubrick liked the film very much.

Obviously, the credibility of his family's statement is higher, so what he likes to persuade him is more convincing than this? In addition, he is paralyzed in bed, and the preparation of the film is near the end, and he can start shooting at any time. He certainly will not be reconciled, so it is very possible for him to promise to come down.

But Kubrick may refuse. After all, anything can happen in the world. Since he is paralyzed by a stroke, it is not likely that Kubrick will take the film to his grave.

It doesn't matter. Whether it's successful or not, it won't have too much influence. Adrian repeated it again in his heart, but after thinking about it, he shook his head with a bitter smile, which was "eye opening".

Adrian doesn't like Stanley Kubrick, and, as he said before, he's not the kind of European obnoxious, self righteous director, but it's not much.

It is Spartacus that Kubrick established his position completely, but it is the most commercial work among all his works. What makes him famous is "space odyssey 2". Today, he may despise the technology shown in the film, but in the 1970s, it was really surprising that many people had the idea of becoming a director because of this film For example, James Cameron, but the key factor in the popularity of this film is technology, and it is not what the film itself wants to express.

As a matter of fact, Kubrick's films are very small. Basically, they were not favored at the beginning of their release. It took some time for word-of-mouth to gradually improve, even for the generally recognized horror classic "flash" or the best Vietnam war movie "all metal shell". This has something to do with Kubrick's aura. For example, Woody Allen has a film every year, and there are not many differences between each film. However, there are still some people who pursue or invest in it. Because Woody Allen's name has been established, and with this name, there are always people who say good things for him.However, although Kubrick is also a small group, there is one point that some directors can not reach. He can always use the film technology to the greatest extent in shooting, and seldom complains that others do not understand.

"Let the audience guess." He always said that.

This is also the view that Adrian does not agree with. He always thinks that a good film, the director must clearly express half of the point of view, and then let the audience guess the other half. After all, a thousand people have a thousand Hamlets.

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